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AMEInfo:The UAE's central bank has said it is seeking to finalize a review of regulations on mortgages, banks' loan exposure and liquidity, to ensure they were put into practice quickly, Reuters has reported. "The board instructed speedy finalization of the review of all articles of the said regulations to expedite approval and ensure timely implementation thereof," it said. The central bank has imposed regulations to limit risk at UAE commercial banks three times over the past year, but has then backed off from enforcing them after complaints from the banks.     Arabian Business:Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has said it has delivered a 40-metre aluminium superyacht to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. The 40Alloy model was showcased during the recent Dubai International Boat Show 2013, and has now been officially delivered to Sheikh Mohammed, also the UAE's prime minister and vice president.     Reuters.com:The European Union's top trade official said on Saturday he wants financial services to be included in negotiations on an ambitious EU-U.S. free trade pact.     BBC:Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has said a big bailout - which has provoked mass public anger - was needed to avoid a "disorderly bankruptcy". The 10bn-euro ($13bn; £9bn) deal agreed by the EU was "a painful but controlled management of the crisis", he said.    Gulf Business:The United Arab Emirates' central bank said on Saturday it wanted to finalize a review of regulations on mortgages, banks’ loan exposure and liquidity to make sure they were put into practice quickly. The central bank has imposed regulations to limit risk at UAE commercial banks three times over the past year, but has then backed off from enforcing them after complaints from the banks.     CNN:Eurozone finance ministers Saturday granted a $13 billion bailout package to Cyprus as it grapples with a bloated financial sector that is threatening the region's economy.    Yahoo News:Stocks are at record highs. The multi-decade bull market for bonds is likely over. But these days, even playing defense requires treading carefully. What's a cautious, long-term investor to do?     Dubib.com:Abu Dhabi: Individual confidence indicators are on the rise, according to the results of Abu Dhabi consumer confidence in economic performance index 2012.    Trade Arabia:The Bank of Sharjah, a leading bank in the UAE, has approved the distribution of 10 per cent of cash dividend to the shareholders for the financial year ended December 31, 2012.    The Guardian:George Osborne will press ahead with an austerity-first program in his budget on Wednesday, while gently loosening the Treasury's purse strings to offset the worst of planned welfare cuts and injecting funds to boost much delayed infrastructure projects.

 

 

 
 

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Welcome to AIM Congress

The Annual Investment Meeting 2013 (AIM) is an initiative from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from April 30 - 2, 2013 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

AIM is the world’s first Emerging Markets FDI-focused event to offer a perfect blend of trade fair and intellectual features aimed at enriching Institutional, corporate and individual investors attending with a comprehensive set of guidelines for their future investment decisions in high growth regions. Established as the new staple for foreign trade and FDI, AIM attracts a mix of high profile government officials, private asset owners and project promoters from all across the globe.

AIM targets fast transforming economies, emerging countries and industries with the most anticipated growth factor and will enhance their potential by providing a strategic platform that delivers ready-to-invest showcases and how-to-invest methodologies.

The event proposes a diverse yet very focused set of features (Conference, One to One Meetings, Tripartite High-level Meeting, Workshops, Country Presentations, Investment Awards, Investor Site Visits & Exhibitions) designed to exceed the needs of prospective investors and reach out to a wider range of project promoters.

AIM Conference

  • AIM Conference works as a tribune for high level officials, world’s renowned industrialists, investment experts and leading financial powerhouses to discuss economic governance, strategic expansion and sustainability.  

AIM Country Presentations

  • AIM Country Presentations will introduce case studies from private sectors executives and government delegates covering developmental initiatives, real-time investment opportunities, foreign trade policies, financing options and FDI statistics of their respective countries.

AIM One to One Meeting

  • AIM One to One Meeting will create a secure platform for businesses seeking expansions prospects locally or regionally and network (via B2B, B2G and G2G private meetings) with potential investors and financiers. 

AIM Tripartite High-level Meeting

  • AIM Tripartite High-level Meeting is by-invitation only session for ministers in
    charge of foreign trade, foreign aff airs, economy and development, business leaders and senior officials of international entities to debate and share their respective views and experiences and find sustainable solutions to further the cause of development in times of serious world economic uncertainties and help address central challenges.

AIM 2013 Investment Awards

  • In a special ceremony to be held at the Gala Dinner, Investment Awards will be granted to select investment promotion agencies in recognition of their successful investment promotion strategies and to exceptional investment projects.

AIM Networking Functions

  • AIM Networking Functions will enable participants to socialize, discuss business and build long-term relationship. AIM 2013 offers a multiplicity of networking options including the Opening Ceremony, Gala Dinner, AIM Country-Focused Networking Functions and AIM Investors & IPA Power Lunch.

AIM Exhibition

  • AIM Exhibition offers a large array of investment opportunities from local, regional & international private sectors companies as well as foreign government approved project showcases.

AIM Capacity Building Workshops

  • AIM 2013 Workshops will be a series of 1 hour 30 mn to 3 hours seminars held prior to the event. These interactive presentations will be an enriching experience designed to provide attendees (small group of 20-30 registered delegates) with a comprehensive overview of the topics, an informative approach of the business at hand and a tactical review of their operational requirements.

AIM Investors Site Visits

  • AIM Investors Site Visits. The participants will be given a real-time assessment of investment opportunities and returns in key projects in UAE. The Pre-Event Investors Site Visits will be held on April 29, 2013. Bookings will open from December 2012.

The list of participants consists of heads of states, ministers, government officials, mayors, C- level executives and high net worth individuals from a large number of countries from across the globe. 

Attendees at the AIM 2013 are institutional, private & corporate investors seeking realistic & reliable investment opportunities in emerging markets and planning to interact directly with key decision makers, government officials and successful foreign investors from represented countries.

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